In the world of culinary delights, there exists a savory masterpiece that combines the succulent flavors of bacon and beef, perfectly harmonized within a soft, fluffy bun. This culinary marvel is known as the "best bacon burger," a dish that tantalizes taste buds and leaves an indelible mark on the gastronome's memory. From the crispy, smoky bacon to the juicy, flavorful patty, each bite unveils a symphony of textures and flavors that dance across the palate, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you prefer your bacon burger classic or dressed up with an array of toppings, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge to craft the ultimate bacon burger, transforming your kitchen into a haven of burger bliss.
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JUICY BACON BURGERS
Adding ground bacon to your burger mix makes the burgers incredibly juicy and flavorful. For each 1 lb. ground beef, add 4 oz of ground bacon.
Provided by Vered DeLeeuw
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the bacon into pieces and freeze the pieces for 20 minutes to make it easier to process.
- Process the bacon in a mini food processor on the "chop" setting until finely ground. Mix it into the beef with the remaining ingredients.
- Form the mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Use your thumb to make a shallow dimple in the middle of each burger. This helps them retain their shape.
- Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add the burgers. If the skillet is well-seasoned, there's no need to add oil. Otherwise, add a tablespoon of oil to the pan before adding the burgers.
- Cook the burgers until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat.*
- Serve immediately with your favorite hamburger toppings.**
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger, Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 518 mg
BACON CHEESEBURGERS
This takes a little more effort than the average cheeseburger, but is well worth it! Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.
Provided by Naomi Adcock Thompson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for high heat.
- Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry, stirring occasionally. When the bacon is almost done, add the onion. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and the onion is tender. Remove onion and bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to chop finely. Do not puree. Pour into a large bowl, and mix with steak sauce and ground chuck using your hands. Form into 16 patties.
- Place patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each one during the last minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 735.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
PERFECT BACON CHEESEBURGERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the beef into a medium mixing bowl. Add the cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. With clean hands, mix the meat well. Set aside.
- Next, slice the rolls in half and spread each half with some softened butter. Place the rolls face-down on a skillet over medium heat. Lightly grill the rolls so they're nice and golden. Let the rolls cool on a plate until you need them.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Form the beef mixture into 6 patties and place in the skillet, in batches if needed. Allow each to cook about 4 minutes on the first side, flip them and place a slice of Cheddar on to melt.
- When the patties are done in the middle, place them on the base of the halved buns. Top each with 2 pieces of the bacon and top with the other half of the rolls.
THE BEST BACON CHEESEBURGER
While we love a grilled burger, this one is our go-to for all seasons. Instead of making a typical patty, we smash the meat in a super-hot cast-iron pan to get crispy, ruffled edges. Once you smash your burgers this way, you'll never go back! We top them with all the fixings, including our perfectly balanced special sauce. It's what we consider an iconic burger.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
- Working in batches if necessary, add the bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a nonstick baking sheet. Discard the bacon fat (or save for another use) and wipe the skillet clean but do not wash. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
- Add the buns split-side up to the baking sheet with the bacon and bake until the buns are toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Loosely form the beef into 4 balls. Add one ball of beef to the skillet and press firmly to flatten with a large flat metal spatula for 10 seconds, then gently remove the spatula. Sprinkle the patty generously with salt; repeat with the remaining beef balls, cooking in batches if necessary. Let cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the patties, sprinkle with more salt and top each with a slice of Cheddar. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted around the edges and the bottoms are browned, about 2 more minutes.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bun tops. Serve the patties on the bottom buns topped with the bacon, onion, tomato and lettuce.
CHEDDAR BACON HAMBURGERS
A great and easy way to add some flavor to your hamburgers!
Provided by LISASNOW
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Cheddar cheese, horseradish, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bacon bits using your hands. Shape the mixture into 4 hamburger patties.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place hamburger patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1132.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CHEDDAR AND BACON BURGERS
Have your bacon cheese burger from the inside out. Since everything is mixed into the patties, you'll get all the flavor in every bite. My family thinks they are just so yummy. -Teresa Euken, Red Oak, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, bacon and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
ALL-AMERICAN BACON CHEESEBURGERS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with bacon and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
BACON INFUSED BURGERS RECIPE
These Bacon Infused Burgers are no joke. The bacon is literally mixed in with the beef and it has has one of the most wonderful tastes to it.
Provided by Kendra Murdock
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the bacon until slightly chewy, but not crisp.
- Once the bacon has cooled, tear it into small pieces, about the size of a dime.
- Mix the bacon bits into the raw ground beef, sometimes it's best to do this with your hands.
- Form the meat mixture into 6 equal size patties.
- Place on grill, griddle, or pan flipping until desired doneness. (I like mine a little pink in the middle).
- Grill your pineapple, and glaze with honey, as cooking, if desired.
- Once done, create your burger with all your favorite condiments and toppings.
- We recommend red onion slice, lettuce, cheddar cheese, mayo, barbecue sauce, as well as all your favorites!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 893 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Sodium 762 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC BURGER RECIPE
Summer is for grilling and you can use our classic burger recipe to feed a crowd.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. Mix together using your hands until ingredients are barely combined (be sure to not overmix because then the hamburgers will become dense).
- Form the mixture into 8 patties. Be sure to make them a little larger than the patties that you plan to use because ground beef shrinks when it cooks.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate and place patties on top of grill.
- Grill patties until no longer pink on the inside or until they reach desired doneness (I usually grill mine for about 5 minutes on each side).
- Place cooked burger on a hamburger bun and top with favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 815 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BACON BURGERS
Enjoy this wonderful burger made with beef and bacon patty that's perfect for a dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, combine ground beef and bacon pieces; mix gently. Shape into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Make slight indentation in center of each patty.
- When ready to grill, place patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 13 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, turning once. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place buns cut side down on grill; heat until toasted.
- Place toasted bottoms of buns on large serving platter. Top each with lettuce. While patties are still on grill, sprinkle each with seasoned salt; top each with slice of cheese. Place patties on lettuce-lined buns. Immediately top each with 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce and 1 onion slice. Cover with top halves of buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 5 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Start with fresh, high-quality ground beef, bacon, and cheese. The better the ingredients, the better your burger will be.
- Season the beef properly: Don't be afraid to season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Cook the bacon until it's crispy: Crispy bacon is essential for a great bacon burger. Cook it until it's browned and slightly charred.
- Use a good bun: The bun is an important part of any burger. Choose a bun that's soft and sturdy, and that can hold up to all the toppings.
- Load it up with toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for a bacon burger. Some popular options include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese.
Conclusion:
The bacon burger is a classic American dish that's loved by people of all ages. It's a simple burger to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. With its juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, the bacon burger is the perfect comfort food. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give the bacon burger a try. You won't be disappointed.
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